The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is a new lens for Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount cameras. Featuring a 35mm equivalent focal length of 60mm/45mm, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens has an optical construction comprising 9 elements in 7 groups and an iris diaphragm with 9 rounded aperture blades. By incorporating a stepping motor, the lens offers a quiet and fast auto focus operation and full compatibility with Sony's Fast Hybrid AF technology. The lens will be available for £239.99.

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SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN

Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design: introducing a new F1.4 standard lens for mirrorless cameras

• A member of the high-performance Contemporary line, featuring SIGMA’s latest technologies
• A compact, lightweight lens offering outstanding image quality with F1.4 brightness
• Fast and smooth AF
• New SIGMA GLOBAL VISION product lines are setting new benchmarks for image quality
• Launch: Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount in March.
• Anticipated Street Price: £239.99
• Accessories: Lens Hood (LH586-01)
• Corresponding AF mounts: Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount

*The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

A new large-aperture F1.4 standard lens from the Contemporary line

SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary large-aperture standard lens gives owners of mirrorless cameras the opportunity to experience the fun of shooting wide open, with F1.4 brightness. Photographers will enjoy the beautiful bokeh effect that only a large-aperture lens can offer and the exceptionally sharp optical performance expected from a fine prime lens. Leveraging SIGMA’s latest technologies and design insights, this new lens fulfills the concept of the Contemporary line, in which varied elements come together in optimal balance.

A prime lens with a focal length of around 50mm and F1.4 brightness offers an angle of view very similar to human vision. The photographer can use the shallow depth of field at wide-open aperture to take stunning portraits and tabletop still life shots. Or he or she can close the aperture for greater depth of field and shoot landscapes or snapshots. In this way, standard lenses allow photographers to enjoy so many of the fundamental methods of photography and have thus been favorites for decades. Photographers can experience F1.4 brightness and standard lens functionality with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 60mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 45mm on the Sony E-mount system.

About the lens name

SIGMA lenses with “DC” in the name are designed for optimal performance on cameras with APS-C image sensors. When a DC lens is used with a camera with a full-frame image sensor, vignetting will occur. Photographers are advised to adjust image area settings for optimal image results. SIGMA lenses with “DN” in the name are designed for optimal performance on cameras with a short flange back distance.

Key features

A member of the high-performance Contemporary line, featuring SIGMA’s latest technologies

For optimal balance with light, compact camera bodies with a short flange back distance, SIGMA designed the new SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens to be extremely compact. Moreover, the special design of the focus lens group allows fast and smooth AF performance for videography and more. This lens combines a compact design and comfortable operation while prioritizing outstanding image quality. Featuring SIGMA’s latest technologies, this lens digitally corrects optical distortion.

Combining compactness with outstanding optical performance

The front lens element features high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass for extra power and a shorter overall lens length. To optimize the lens for mirrorless cameras, two aspherical lens elements help ensure outstanding image quality and overall compactness. The SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features SIGMA’s inner focus technologies, while lighter lens elements in the focus lens group make possible a more compact actuator. Moreover, this lens offers outstanding stability whether the photographer is shooting handheld or has the camera placed on a surface. Structurally, the lens features materials and parts that contribute to its compact, lightweight structure. In summary, this is an unprecedented lens that combines outstanding optical performance with exceptional portability and usability.

A compact, lightweight lens offering outstanding image quality with F1.4 brightness

Image quality rivaling that of our Art line lenses

In addition to featuring an optimized layout and power distribution, this lens incorporates one aspherical lens element and one double aspherical lens element, as well as an element made of high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass with high anomalous partial dispersion. By effectively leveraging these technologies, the lens delivers an outstanding level of light to the edges of the image while minimizing lateral chromatic aberration. To correct distortion, the lens takes advantage of the image correction capabilities of the mirrorless camera body, using the corrective power of the optical system to enhance sharpness. The final result is an extremely compact lens that delivers image quality that rivals that of our Art line lenses.

Shallow depth of field for a beautiful bokeh effect

The large-diameter lens with F1.4 brightness makes possible a shallow depth of field for a beautiful bokeh effect—unavailable until now in a standard lens for mirrorless cameras.

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

From the start of the design process, SIGMA took steps to minimize flare and ghosting and establish an optical design that is resistant to strong incidental light sources such as backlight.

Fast and smooth AF

Stepping motor incorporated for enhanced videography

By incorporating a stepping motor, the lens offers exceptionally quick and quiet autofocusing performance. This feature is especially useful when using the camera to take videos. This lens is also compatible with Sony E-mount Fast Hybrid AF.

New SIGMA GLOBAL VISION product lines are setting new benchmarks for image quality

Extra-long Hood (Supplied)

The included lens hood is extra-long and features an antireflective coating to manage unwanted light. The hood also features rubber and anti-slip textures to make it easier for the photographer to hold while shooting.

TSC used for a more compact structure and enhanced performance

Since new material Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) is highly elastic, it exhibits minimal deformation. Parts made of TSC are therefore less prone to develop gaps between each other over time. The SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features a lens barrel and aperture parts made of TSC, which contribute both to the compactness of the lens and the smooth functioning of the aperture system. TSC helps increase the precision of cells holding lens elements and parts related to the focus lens group, further enhancing lens performance.

* Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) offers thermal expansion characteristics similar to those of aluminum. Since parts made with TSC expand and contract less due to changes in temperature, they tend to perform better under extreme conditions and help maintain the performance of the lens. TSC also offers outstanding elasticity. As compared to polycarbonate containing 20% glass, TSC offers approximately 70% higher elasticity. As compared to polycarbonate containing 30% glass, it offers 25% higher elasticity. (Comparison is between SIGMA-produced components.)

Evaluation with SIGMA’s own MTF measuring system: A1

Made in Japan

• 9-blade diaphragm
• Brass bayonet mount
• Year of release marked for user convenience
• Mount Conversion Service available

For more information about the SIGMA GLOBAL VISION lineup of fine lenses, please visit the official SIGMA global website:

http://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/

[Specifications] All figures based on Sony E-mount.

Lens construction : 9 elements in 7 groups Minimum aperture : F16 Filter size : 52mm

Angle of view (DC) : 50.7° Minimum focusing distance : 30cm

Dimensions (diameter x length) : 64.8mm × 73.3mm mm

Number of diaphragm blades : 9 (Rounded diaphragm)

Maximum magnification ratio : 1:7

Weight : 265g

[Barcode No.]

Micro Four Thirds : 0085126 302634 Sony E-mount : 0085126 302658

[Accessories]

LENS HOOD LH586-01 (supplied) : 0085126 932473

FRONT CAP LCF III 52mm (supplied) : 0085126 929800

REAR CAP LCR II (supplied)

Micro Four Thirds : 0085126 929862 Sony E-mount : 0085126 929879

SIGMA WR PROTECTOR 52mm : 0085126 930905

SIGMA PROTECTOR 52mm : 0085126 931032

SIGMA WR UV FILTER 52mm : 0085126 930646

SIGMA WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 52mm : 0085126 930776

[Contact]

For the further information, please find the nearest authorized SIGMA Service Station from the link below.

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/

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